Sacramento River Public Recreation Access Study: Red Bluff to Colusa
EDAW Consulting for The Nature Conservancy's Sacramento River Project
Ron Unger, Project Manager - January 28, 2003

Executive Summary ES-1 (97K)

1 Introduction 1-1 (145K)
1.1 Study Purpose and Overview 1-1
1.2 Related Studies 1-2
1.3 Approach 1-4
1.4 Regional Setting 1-7

2 Recreation Facilities, Infrastructure, and Usage Assessment 2-1 (202K)
2.1 Geographic Distribution of Recreation Facilities, Infrastructure, and Usage 2-1
2.2 Recreation Facilities Site, Infrastructure, and Usage Assessment for Federally Owned Sites 2-27
2.3 Recreation Facilities Site, Infrastructure, and Usage Assessment for State-Owned Sites 2-29
2.4 Recreation Facilities Site, Infrastructure, and Usage Assessment for Local Agency Owned Sites 2-36
2.5 Recreation Facilities Site, Infrastructure, and Usage Assessment for Privately Owned Sites 2-41
2.6 Recreation Facilities Site, Infrastructure, and Usage Assessment for Focus Sites 2-46

3 Opportunities and Constraints Analysis 3-1 (175K)
3.1 General Study Area Public Recreation Opportunities and Constraints 3-1
3.2 Public Recreation Opportunities and Constraints on Federally Owned Sites 3-12
3.3 Public Recreation Opportunities and Constraints on State-Owned Land 3-13
3.4 Public Recreation Opportunities and Constraints on Local Agency-Owned Sites 3-16
3.5 Public Recreation Opportunities and Constraints on Privately Owned Sites 3-18
3.6 Public Recreation Opportunities and Constraints on Focus Sites 3-1

4 Recreational Needs Analysis 4-1 (691K)
4.1 Local and Regional Demographic Analysis 4-1
4.2 Recreation Use and Trend Information 4-10
4.3 Land and Facility Manager Interviews 4-25
4.4 Interest Group Interviews 4-34
4.5 Information from Public Meetings 4-40
4.6 Recreation Needs Analysis 4-44

5 Management Coordination Analysis 5-1 (115K)
5.1 Existing Management Coordination Efforts 5-1
5.2 Opportunities and Constraints for Management Coordination 5-2

6 Law Enforcement Needs Analysis 6-1 (126K)
6.1 Methods 6-1
6.2 Current Duties Related to Recreation Use of the Study Area 6-2
6.3 Access Issues 6-4
6.4 Trends in Recreation Use and Law Enforcement Activities 6-4
6.5 Coordination Efforts 6-5
6.6 Law Enforcement Needs 6-6
6.7 Law Enforcement Budget Needs 6-7
6.8 Conclusions 6-7

7 Recommendations, Priorities, Regulatory Requirements, and Conclusions 7-1 (191K)
7.1 Public Recreation Access Recommendations Setting 7-2
7.2 General Recommendations for Recreation Access Facilities and Amenities 7-4
7.3 Focus Site Recommendations 7-14
7.4 General Recommendations for Programs 7-20
7.5 Permits and Regulatory Requirements 7-28
7.6 Further Evaluate the Potential for New Recreation Opportunities for the Region 7-30
7.7 Conclusions 7-30

8 References 8-1 (71K)

9 List of Preparers 9-1 (43K)

EXHIBITS
1-1 Study Area (226K) 1-5
1-2 Structure and Habitat Diversity (334K)1-10

2-1 (648K), 2-2 (516K), 2-2A (531K), 2-2B (488K), 2-2C (559K), 2-2D (498K), and 2-2E (479K) Ownership Map Overview: Public and Conservation Lands and Private Recreation Lands (Red Bluff to Colusa) 2-3
2-3 Boat Launch Facilities (418K)2-22
2-4 River Access Camping Sites (173K)2-24
2-5 Picnic Facilities (335K)2-25

4-1 Recreation Uses (235K)4-11
4-2 Tubing on the Sacramento River 4-28

7-1 Proposed Pine Creek Preserve Area Concept Plan 7-17 (689K)
7-2 Proposed Ward Tract Concept Plan 7-21 (699K)

TABLES
2-1 Facilities Amenities Matrix by River Mile 2-17
2-2 Facilities Amenities Matrix by Agency/Owner 2-19 (261K Excel)

4.1-1 Study Area Counties 4-2
4.1-2 Demographic Profile of the Study Area Residents 4-4
4.1-3 Age Characteristics of Outdoor Recreators in the Study Area 4-7
4.1-4 Education Level Characteristics of Outdoor Recreators in the Study Area 4-7
4.1-5 Race/Ethnic Background of Outdoor Recreators in the Study Area 4-8
4.1-6 Household Income Characteristics of Outdoor Recreators in the Study Area 4-8
4.1-7 Population Projections for the Study Area Counties 4-9
4.2-1 1980 Study Participants Activity Participation Reports 4-14
4.2-2 1980 DWR Study Participants' Trip Characteristics 4-15
4.2-3 DWR Study - Overnight vs. Day Use 4-16
4.2-4 1980 DWR Study Participants' Reports of Length of Stay in Sacramento River Area 4-16
4.2-5 Priority Public Uses in DPR 1997 Study 4-17
4.2-6 Level of Participation in Recreation Activities During the Previous 12 Months 4-19
4.2-7 Comparison of Outdoor Recreators' Participation in Recreation Activities Across Geographic Sub-Areas 4-20
4.2-8 Study Area Survey Respondents Use of Outdoor Recreation Setting Types 4-21
4.2-9 Factors Influencing Enjoyment of Most Important Activity 4-22
4.2-10 Changes in Time Spent on Outdoor Activities by Study Area Residents 4-23
4.2-11 Estimates of Participation and Projected Indexes of Change for Wildlife Related Activities, 1995-2040 4-24
4.3-1 Management Interview Categories 4-27
4.4-1 Recreation Interest Group Interview Categories 4-35

7-1 Applicable Regulations/Permits by Proposed Activity 7-29

APPENDICES
A Sensitive Biological Resources (153K)
B Environmental Regulations and Permit Requirements (79K)
C Land and Facility Manager Interview Questions (62K)
D Interest Group Interview Questions (49K)
E Law Enforcement Interview Questions (61K)